WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN) | WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN PROGRAM OF PORTAGE AND COLUMBIANA COUNTIES
Provides supplemental food vouchers, nutrition education, counseling, support and referral services to eligible women, children, fathers, and kinship caregivers. Nursing mothers are provided with information and education on breastfeeding. Also offers speakers who discuss the program and the value of good nutrition and breastfeeding. During the summer, also provides a supplemental voucher to client for fruits and vegetables from selected local growers (Farmers' Market Nutrition Program) - these are only available while supplies last.
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Physical Address
999 East Main Street, Ravenna, OH 44266
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm; Evening hours generally available first and third Wednesday of the month: 10:00am to 6:00pm (days may change around major holidays).
Fax
(330) 297-3696
Voice
Application process
- Call to determine eligibility and to schedule an appointment. Walk ins accepted daily as clinic and staffing permit. - Visit website for information about the program, a prescreening tool for eligibility, application, and other required forms.
Fee
No fee.
Eligibility
- Serves women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have had a baby (or been pregnant) within the last six (6) months. - Women younger than 18 do NOT need parent/guardian permission. - Serves infants and children up to five (5) years old. - Applicants must live in Portage County, meet household income guidelines, and meet certain nutritional or health risks. - Income eligibility guidelines are up to 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines that were in effect the previous July 1st. Number in household includes unborn children (Example: A pregnant, single woman is a household of two). Definition of income does NOT include household assets. - Individuals receiving Medicaid, Ohio Works First or Food Stamps automatically meet income eligibility.
Languages
Utilizes language interpretation services.
Agency info
WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN PROGRAM OF PORTAGE AND COLUMBIANA COUNTIES
Provides a supplemental nutrition program for pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum women, infants and children up to age five (5). Provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding education, and support.